Wilson Kiprop

Wilson Kiprop
Kiprop at the 2012 Olympics
Personal information
Nationality Kenya
Born (1987-04-14) 14 April 1987 (age 37)
Sport
SportLong-distance running
Event(s)10,000 m, Half marathon, Marathon
Coached byRenato Canova
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)10,000 m: 27:01.98 (2012)

Half marathon: 59:39 (2010)

Marathon: 2:09:09 (2010)
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Kenya
World Half Marathon Championships
Gold medal – first place 2010 Nanning Individual
Gold medal – first place 2010 Nanning Team
African Championships
Gold medal – first place 2010 Nairobi 10,000 m

Wilson Kiprop (born 14 April 1987 in Soi, Uasin Gishu District)[1] is a Kenyan long-distance runner, who specialises in the 10,000 metres and half marathon. He was the world champion at the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships in 2010 and was the 10,000 m gold medalist at the 2010 African Championships in Athletics.

  1. ^ Wokabi, James; Mutuota, Mutwiri (4 October 2010). "Focus on Athletes – Wilson Kiprop". IAAF. Archived from the original on 11 May 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2012.